Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bedford
Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
94% of rated food businesses in Bedford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bedford ratings →
Address: Harrold Pre School Harrold Priory Academy the Green, Harrold, MK43 7DB
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School among the 1,228 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,228 | 83% | ← Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 159 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Harrold Primary Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Harrold Centre Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| The Oakley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Muntjac Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Harry Brown Butchers Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Spices of paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Carlton Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 August 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School
What is Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School's food hygiene rating?
Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School last inspected?
Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,472 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Dawn Until Dusk at Harrold Lower School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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